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    The Classic Tales Podcast

    Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world’s greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.

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    Ep. 1015, The Letter, by W. Somerset Maugham Mar 07, 2025
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    A shot rings out, waking the household. A man stumbles out the front door followed by a dowdy woman with a revolver who shoots him again and again. W. Somerset Maugham, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

    Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

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    Today's story was originally written in 1922, appearing in a collection of stories that came from Maugham's travels in the Malay provinces. The racism in the story can be hard on the modern ear, but reflects the views of the time. Maugham uses racism as a literary device to fuel the tension in the story, to show the prejudices of the British toward the people they are exploiting. It also demonstrates how the native people in the region resent the British. So, if you're feeling a bit uncomfortable, it's by design.

    This is one of Maugham's most famous short stories, and the 1940 Bette Davis film is an excellent adaptation.

    And now, The Letter, by W. Somerset Maugham.

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    Ep. 1014, The Turn of the Screw, Part 2 of 3, by Henry James VINTAGE Mar 04, 2025
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    Is Miles influenced by a ghost? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Today we continue with The Turn of the Screw. I hope you like it. .

    And now, The Turn of the Screw, Part 2 of 3, by Henry James

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    Ep. 1013, The Diamond Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant Feb 28, 2025
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    There are many people who lust after the things of this world. But some folks just do it too much. Guy de Maupassant, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    I think one of the reasons I love Guy de Maupassant's writing so much is that his taste seems to be like mine. I'm no master of the short story like he is, but when you start a Maupassant story, you never know where it will take you. It could be vampires, mental illness, or a story about the unfair plight of women with an effective and seemingly effortless denouement.

    Today's story is one of his most famous, and often anthologized. I hope you like it.

    And now, The Diamond Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant.

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    Ep. 1012, The Turn of the Screw, Part 1 of 3, by Henry James VINTAGE Feb 28, 2025
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    Why was Miles expelled from school? And who is the haunting man in the tower who seems to know something about it? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Today's story is one of the most well-crafted ghost stories ever written. The Turn of the Screw is famous for a reason – I hope you like it.

    And now, The Turn of the Screw, Part 1 of 3, by Henry James

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    Ep. 1011, The Maltese Falcon, Part 8 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett Feb 28, 2025
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    Can Spade outwit the police and Gutman's gang? The stunning conclusion of The Maltese Falcon, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

    There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, so if you run into something that makes you uncomfortable, you might want to consider why that is. Might be a good thing to think about.

    And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 8 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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    Ep. 1010, Youth, by Joseph Conrad VINTAGE Feb 18, 2025
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    Can a young Marlowe survive as second mate for the ill-fated ship Judea? Joseph Conrad, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Joseph Conrad was a bit of an adventurer, and today's story is autobiographical.

    And now, "Youth: a narrative", by Joseph Conrad

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    Ep. 1009, The Maltese Falcon, Part 7 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett Feb 14, 2025
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    Can Sam leverage the falcon to fence in all the murdering, thieving crooks? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

    There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it's got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

    And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 7 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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    Ep. 1008, The Sensational Baron Munchausen, by Rudolph E. RaspeVINTAGE Feb 11, 2025
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    The infamous Baron Munchausen is capable of everything and anything. But can he really climb a beanstalk all the way to the moon? Rudolph Erich Raspe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    The following stories are taken from the larger volume: The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen. If you'd like me to do more stories from this volume, send me an email. We'll see what we can do.

    And now, "The Sensational Baron Munchausen", by Rudolph Erich Raspe

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    Ep. 1007, The Maltese Falcon, Part 6 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett Feb 07, 2025
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    Why is Gutman's crew rubbing elbows with the captain of the La Paloma? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

    There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it's got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

    And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 6 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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    Ep. 1006, The Bet, by Anton Chekhov VINTAGE Feb 04, 2025
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    Is the death penalty better or worse than life in prison? Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    And now, "The Bet", by Anton Chekhov

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